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White House Signals Legal Fight with California on Emissions
2/22/2019The Trump administration confirms it has officially ended negotiations with the California Air Resources Board about coordinating emission standards, setting up a legal battle over future regulations.
CR Drops Tesla Model 3 From Recommended List
2/21/2019Complaints by owners of Tesla Inc.’s $46,900 Model 3 electric sedan have prompted Consumer Reports to yank its “recommended” rating for the car.
Ford Probes Possible Emission, Fuel Economy Test Errors
2/21/2019Ford Motor Co. tells Reuters it is investigating possible errors in the way it calculates emission and fuel economy figures for its U.S. vehicles.
Renault May Cut Production in S. Korea
2/21/2019Renault SA says its Renault Samsung Motors Co. unit will likely slash production in South Korea unless months of labor strikes end soon.
Valeo Sales Up, Profits Down in “Challenging” Year
2/21/2019Acquisitions helped boost revenue for Valeo SA in 2018. But earnings plunged because of slow sales growth in China and emission-test disruptions to production in Europe.
Subaru Tops Consumer Reports Brand Ratings
2/21/2019Subaru jumped six positions to top this year’s Consumer Reports brand rankings for the first time ever, displacing Hyundai Motor Co.’s Genesis luxury marque.
EU Trade Chief Upbeat on Narrow Deal with U.S.
2/21/2019A trade deal between the European Union and U.S. that focuses on industrial goods could be accomplished “quite quickly,” says EU Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmstrom.
Nissan Recalls Murano Crossovers for Brake Flaw
2/21/2019Nissan Motor Co. is recalling 92,200 of its Murano crossover vehicles in the US. and Canada to fix a sticky antilock braking system valve.
VW Says U.S. Car Tariffs Would Cost It $2.8 Billion
2/21/2019Volkswagen Group profits would fall by as much as €2.5 billion ($2.8 billion) if the U.S. hikes its import tariffs on cars to 25%, says CEO Herbert Diess.
Lincoln Crossover to Get Hybrid Option?
2/21/2019Ford Motor Co.’s Lincoln Corsair small crossover will include a hybrid variant when the vehicle debuts later this year, according to The Truth About Cars.